Mental health Program specialist I

Socket.dev; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities and  

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn seeks dedicated staff to support adults with behavioral health needs in an Adult Residential Treatment Facility. You will supervise, counsel, and advocate for residents, helping with daily living, community integration, and safety procedures.

The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, ongoing training, and commitment to person-centered care. CPR and crisis intervention certification are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or credits with experience in behavioral health.
• Adept at teamwork and written/spoken communication.
• CPR and crisis intervention proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to behavior management plans.
• Advocate for individuals with outside support agencies.
• Facilitate Psycho-Educational groups under supervision.
• Plan community integration plans for residents.
• Maintain communication with medical and ancillary staff.

Skills

CPR & crisis intervention

Teamwork

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree in human services or related field

60 college credits + 1 year behavioral health experience

30 college credits + 2 years behavioral health experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Job Description

The MentHlthPrgm.Sp I ARTF,CRP,YARTF develops, implements, and documents individual progress for individuals with behavioral health and forensic issues who are residents of Elwyn’s Adult Residential Treatment Facility (RTF-A). Provides supervision and programmatic decision-making. Provides supportive counseling and acts as an advocate to represent the individual’s needs and rights with all outside support service agencies, families, etc. Assists and supports individuals in all activities of daily living. Designs and facilitates therapeutic groups. Plans and implements community integration plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure individual’s adherence to behavior management plans
• Advocate for individuals with outside support agencies
• Interface with families and other interested parties within the limits of signed consents
• Facilitate Psycho-Educational groups with the support of a Behavioral Health Professional
• Plan and implement community integration plans for individuals
• Maintain communication with medical physician, psychiatrist, and pharmacist as needed
• Maintain communication with appropriate ancillary service providers
• Assist and train consumers in all aspects of self- care to support independence for that individual. These areas will include all aspects of personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, meal serving, budgeting, laundry, and housekeeping
• Ensure a safe and a clean-living environment for individuals
• Intervene in crisis situations in accordance with established agency protocol
• Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time
• Escort individuals to and from appointments
• Attend scheduled staff meetings
• Facilitate resident meetings
• Attend appropriate in-service as directed by supervisor and required by funder and regulatory bodies
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team
• Conduct fire drills and building inspections and provide the appropriate documentation for same
• Report all problems or concerns to supervisor or director
• Remain on duty until relieved
• Maintain current certification/recertification of CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention. Responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by the program administration
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree in human services or related field, preferred OR 60 college credit hours, with one year experience in the behavioral health field preferred OR 30 college credit hours and two years of experience in the behavioral health field.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention techniques using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must have current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, 3 years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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